Question

Arthropod body segments are sometimes distinct, sometimes indistinct and sometimes fused as groups to form body regions. Which groups of arthropods appear the most distinctly segmented?

Answer 1

Arthropods

Step-by-step explanation:

Groups of arthropods that appear the most distinctly segmented are: centipedes and millipedes

• Centipedes are members of the chilopoda class of arthropods
• One difference between a centipede and a millipede is that a centipede only has one set of legs (or two legs total) per body segment
• When it comes to length, centipedes can grow to be anywhere from one to 12 inches depending on the species
• All centipedes have long antennae
• Centipedes are carnivorous predators, so they also have large jaws that they use to kill or paralyze their prey
• Millipedes are arthropods that are members of the Diplopoda class
• They’re characterized by having two sets of legs (or four legs total) per body segment
• Millipedes also don’t have powerful venomous jaws, and their antennae are shorter
• And unlike the centipede, millipedes are scavengers that like to feed on decaying organic matter, like leaves and compost